American Cancer Society Raises $16,591 In Telethon

The Carbon-Tamaqua Unit of the American Cancer Society raised $16,591 during its annual telethon last weekend.

Although the amount was about $400 less than the agency's goal of $20,000, director Patricia Haughton said she was pleased.

"I was hoping to earn closer to $20,000, but I'm not unhappy," she said. "I would have been unhappy if we hadn't earned more than last year. I never like to go backwards."

Last year the unit raised $14,132.

The telethon originated from the studio of Blue Ridge Cable TV, Channel 13.

Sponsor for the event was Lehighton radio station WYNS, with Johnny Michaels, station manager, as director and anchorman. He was assisted by George Kennedy, Chris Collier and Joe Hart, other employees of the station.

George McDonald of Lansford was talent coordinator, and Donna Repsher of Lehighton, Eileen Camp of Palmerton and Buddy Wychulis of Tamaqua assisted.

"All in all it went well," Mrs. Haughton said. "I was extremely happy with the people helping us."

The cancer society unit is now planning its annual raft race, which will be held June 17. Mrs. Haughton said applications will be available soon.